Welcome to Week 4 of our Holiday Survival Guide for Women Over 40.This week, we’re talking about something so many women experience but rarely name: the holiday mental load.If you feel responsible for making the holidays run smoothly — remembering the gifts, planning the meals, managing feelings, keeping traditions alive, and making everything meaningful — you’re not alone.
n this episode, we’re sharing:✨ Why the holidays feel heavier in midlife✨ The invisible emotional and mental labor women carry✨ Signs you’re overwhelmed or stretched too thin✨ How to delegate, simplify, and reset expectations✨ A self-care approach that actually works (not bubble baths)✨ How to protect your energy without guilt✨ The 3-bucket system: What to do, what you can do, and what you NO LONGER need to do

You deserve a holiday season that supports you — not just everyone else.💙 Download your free Week 4 worksheet: Stress, Mental Load & Self-Care Plannerhttps://www.canva.com/design/DAG6fmt9Rhk/ZUISE2bDBx6auQxGAeZGwQ/view?utm_content=DAG6fmt9Rhk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfc63a2b778If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or beyond trying to balance joy, tradition, and emotional bandwidth — this episode will feel like a breath of air.

Week 3 of our Holiday Survival Guide is here!This week, we’re talking about something almost EVERY woman over 40 struggles with during the holidays: food, cravings, body confidence, and how to enjoy the season without guilt or regret.
nside this episode, we cover:✨ How to enjoy holiday food without “starting over Monday”✨ Why midlife hunger, cravings, and energy feel different✨ How to set simple, kind intentions for events✨ What to do before, during, and after holiday gatherings✨ How to stop the shame spiral and be present✨ Small movement habits that support your mood and energy
✨ How to reconnect with your body instead of judging itYou deserve to eat the foods you love, celebrate with the people you care about, and feel good in your body.

Download your Week 3 Holiday Food & Body Planner (free PDF)Link in the description.

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f you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or beyond — this week is for YOU.Less guilt. More joy. More prescence.#healthyholidays #weightloss #womenover40 #midlifecravings #holidaysurvivalguide

This week, we’re talking about family dynamics, boundaries, and managing difficult people during the holidays — inspired by Mel Robbins’ powerful “Let Them Theory.”f the holidays bring tension, old roles, expectations, guilt, or the pressure to please everyone… this episode will give you tools to breathe, detach, and protect your peace.
We dive into:✔ What the “Let Them Theory” really means✔ How to use it when people behave badly or push your buttons✔ Why boundaries matter even more in midlife✔ How to protect your time, energy, emotions, and mental load✔ How to stop over-functioning in family situations✔ How to release the pressure to fix, manage, or impress othersIf you’ve ever said “They always do this…” or “Why can’t they just stop?”This episode will help you shift from frustration → freedom. Download this week’s free worksheet: Holiday Family Boundaries Planner (PDF)

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Welcome to Week 1 of our Holiday Survival Guide — a 7-week series created for women in midlife who want to enjoy the holidays with less stress, more confidence, and a whole lot more joy.

In this introduction episode, we’re sharing the seven topics we’ll be diving into over the next several weeks — from navigating family dynamics to setting boundaries, managing holiday food, protecting your time and energy, and staying grounded through all the celebrations, expectations, and emotions.

We also open up about what we’re excited about this holiday season… and what makes us a little uneasy. (If you’re feeling that mix of joy + pressure, you’re not alone.)

This series is designed to help you:

✔ reduce holiday overwhelm

✔ avoid emotional eating + guilt cycles

✔ stay connected to what matters

✔ manage family stress + expectations

✔ protect your time + energy

✔ support your body + mental health

✔ feel more in control and less pulled in all directions

Every week comes with a free printable PDF you can use to plan, reflect, and stay centered.

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If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or beyond who wants a calmer, more intentional holiday season — you’re in the right place.

✨ Subscribe and join us for all 7 weeks.

✨ Download this week’s free worksheet below.

📝 Description:Welcome back to Buy or Bye! In this episode, we’re testing three trending wellness products to see if they’re worth your money — or just social media hype.
💆‍♀️ Shakti Acupressure Mat – does it really help with stress and tension?☀️ Verilux Happy Light – can it improve mood and energy in darker months?✨ Beauty Gummies – do they actually help with hair growth and brightening tired eyes?

We’re giving our honest, midlife-tested reviews — no sponsorships, no filters.Stay tuned to find out which ones we’d buy… and which are a total bye!

STOP! Getting in your own way.

If you’ve ever started a healthy habit only to fall off track a few days (or hours) later… you’re not alone.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how self-sabotage shows up in our daily routines — from lack of planning, time management struggles, to the limiting beliefs that whisper, “Why bother… you never stick with it anyway.”

We’ll help you:✅ Recognize the subtle signs of self-sabotage✅ Understand WHY you’re stuck in the cycle✅ Learn 3–5 simple strategies to rebuild trust with yourself and create healthier habits that actually last

This conversation is for women in midlife who are ready to ditch perfection, quiet self-doubt, and finally fol ow through on the habits that support their healthiest, happiest selves.👉 Hit Subscribe to get weekly support to live well — without extremes.
Are you interested in One on One Coaching with Jenn?click the link below to https://www.empowerwellnessllc.com/health-wellness-coaching
💬 QUESTION:What’s one healthy habit you want to stick with this month? Tell us below!
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Divorce rates are rising among women in midlife — especially during the years of perimenopause and menopause. Is there a connection between shifting hormones and relationship breakdowns?In this episode, we unpack the science behind “gray divorce” — the emotional and biological changes that happen as estrogen and progesterone fluctuate — and how they can impact mood, communication, and connection.🧠 You’ll learn:How hormonal changes affect emotions, patience, and intimacyWhy menopause can magnify stress in relationshipsWhat science says about depression and mood swings in midlifeReal strategies couples can use to reconnect and thrive during this stage

How hormonal changes affect emotions, patience, and intimacyWhy menopause can magnify stress in relationshipsWhat science says about depression and mood swings in midlifeReal strategies couples can use to reconnect and thrive during this stageMenopause doesn’t have to mean the end of love — it can be a new beginning with understanding and empathy.🎙️ Hosted by Jenn & Erin | Beyond the Scale Podcast💬 Subscribe for honest midlife conversations on health, hormones, and happiness.GrayDivorce #MenopausePodcast #MidlifeMarriage #BeyondTheScale #MenopauseSupport #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #EmotionalWellness

As the year winds down, it’s easy to feel stressed, tired, and overwhelmed — but these 5 simple habits will help you finish 2025 feeling grounded, energized, and proud of your progress.In this video, we share our 5 to Thrive challenge:

1️⃣ Add 30 minutes more sleep — with a digital detox (no screens during that time).2️⃣ Drink more water intentionally — start with 8 ounces if you’re at zero or add 8 ounces to where you are now.3️⃣ 10 minutes of personal development — journaling, reading, prayer, crafting, or meditation.4️⃣ Give up one food or drink that’s not serving you.5️⃣ Move your body — start with 10 minutes or add 10 minutes to your current routine.
These habits aren’t about perfection — they’re about progress and managing stress and anxiety during one of the busiest times of the year. Small changes add up to big results, and you can start today.Here's the link for the 5 to Thrive Worksheet

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